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Jofra Archer returns to the England team to face Sri Lanka in the first T20 match after recovering from injury.

South Africa risks losing preferential access to the US market under a key African trade pact that’s before Congress, though the economic impact would likely be limited even if the country is excluded.

Gauteng Police spokesperson Tintswalo Sibeko says the arrested suspects will appear in court soon.

General Lesetja Senona was slammed for sharing sensitive police information with Vusimuzi Matlala.

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality says the stadium has been subjected to vandalism over the years.

The new smart prepaid split meter roll-out started last year.

Dubbed “the great potato rescue”, it is part of a plan to save the spuds from going to waste.

The proposed bill would enshrine in law the end of so-called “conjugal rights” – the notion that marriage means a duty to have sex.

She fills the void for Democrats after current Governor Tim Walz ended his re-election campaign early.

Nearly 700,000 people have been affected by weeks of severe flooding in Mozambique

No reason has been given but the decision follows a huge fall-out between South Africa and the US.

Passengers received a text message about the cancellation of flights, citing “unforeseen circumstances”.

Prosecutors allege Diezani Alison-Madueke was given “a life of luxury” in the UK by people interested in Nigerian government contracts.

While planning applications have risen, home building has lowered, new data suggests.

This is the most expensive major city in South Africa to buy food in as of January 2026.

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) is set to fill vacancies across various superior courts.  

The motion was brought by minority party Al Jama-ah, with the support of other minority parties.

The ANC decried the US arrest of the Venezuelan President Nicholas Maduro and his wife.

Thirty seven abstained, 87 voted no and 107 voted in favour of the recommendation.

BBC Sport NI looks at some of the issues Northern Ireland’s incoming interim boss Kris Lindsay will look to address before World Cup 2027 qualifying begins in March.

The Ireland Rugby Social panel dive into the biggest issues facing Andy Farrell’s side before next week’s Six Nations opener against France in Paris.

Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor has tracked back on her comments saying the WSL title is “probably over” by insisting her side will “never give up”.

Nine teams will start the upcoming Chinese Super League season on minus points after clubs were sanctioned following an investigation.

Cape Town motorists already struggling with summer congestion along the Atlantic Seaboard may need extra patience in the weeks ahead…

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Tiyani Hlungwani was responsible for overseeing transactions linked to the covert fund.

Celebrity icon Amor Vittone announced her engagement to businessman Marius van Biljon, showing how love can bloom after loss.

WIRED asked an active military officer to break down immigration enforcement actions in Minneapolis and elsewhere.

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Police Minister Firoz Cachalia revealed that the government plans to spend over R4 billion on VIP protection services for politicians.

More and more South Africans are opting to buy pre-owned vehicles as household budgets are stretched thin.

Lepas and iCaur have revealed the list of cars they are bringing to South Africa this year, and when we can expect to see them.

Symptoms to look out for include severe pain in the stomach and back which does not go away.

Peter Dervin says he warned Broomfield Hospital staff not to leave his son alone before fatal fall.

Elaine Gracey was in a lot of pain but says she was expected to just put up with her menopausal symptoms.